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8 Ways to Keep Former Nonprofit Board Members Engaged

Bloomerang

That’s as many as six years—or perhaps even more depending on the by-laws. For those board members for whom continued engagement makes sense, think of them as an alumni group and invite them to: Tour new facilities, meet new staff, and learn about new programs. Just think of all they’ve done for your nonprofit over the years! .

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

Get Fully Funded

There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible.

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Is Privacy for Everyone (Including Donors) Dead?

Bloomerang

They had at the tips of their fingers vast amounts of information and knowledge, so they no longer had to travel to libraries to obtain research and have access to information. In this case , a group that called itself “The Impact Team” hacked and stole the data of users on the Ashley Madison site. Ashley Madison.

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The Road to Accessibility without Borders: Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the Marrakesh Treaty

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I have previously written about the top issues addressed by the Treaty , but to recap, the Treaty is a wonderful instrument because it requires exceptions for people who are blind or have other print disabilities in national copyright laws. We hope that many other countries will follow India’s ratification. HathiTrust.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The Getty Store enhances knowledge and appreciation of the arts by providing unique high-quality merchandise and books that reflect the Getty Museum as a whole.

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here ! Don’t spread yourself thin playing where you can’t win.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???. expertise, knowledge,?and An organization may have many funds supporting?its?mission.

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